Gold Coast Helicopter Tour Over Surfers Paradise

Lift off for a private or shared sightseeing flight with an experienced, trained pilot. Take in the contrast between the Gold Coast's golden beaches and towering waterfront skyline from above.

• Ride in an air-conditioned Airbus helicopter

Itinerary

1. Start at Sea World Helicopters. All private options depart every 10 minutes from 09:30 to 16:30; the Join-in tour · 5 mins also departs between 09:30 and 16:30. The Join-in tour · 10 mins lists departures every 10 minutes from 10:30 to 16:40, and the Join-in tour · 15 mins lists departures every 10 minutes from 14:00 to 16:00.
2. Take a guided helicopter flight for views of the city, Broadwater, Hinterland and Q1 Hotel. Both 5-minute options include approximately 5 minutes of flight time and 20 minutes total, including time on the ground. Both 10-minute options add views of Jewel Gold Coast, with approximately 10 minutes of flight time and 25 minutes total; the Join-in tour · 10 mins also includes Southern Gold Coast views. Both 15-minute options add views of Jewel Gold Coast, Burleigh Headlands and Tallebudgera Creek, with approximately 15 minutes of flight time and 30 minutes total.
3. Return to Sea World Helicopters. Your return time depends on your departure time; the Join-in tour · 5 mins lists returns between 09:55 and 16:55.

What's Included

• English-speaking guide on 10- and 15-minute flights
• Airline passenger seat insurance on 10- and 15-minute flights

Important details

• On private 5-minute flights, children aged 0–13 require an adult carer, and children aged 2 and under must sit on an adult's lap. On all other flights, children aged 0–12 require a paying adult, and children aged 0–1 travel free.
• An additional comfort seat may be required if you weigh over 110 kg. At 125 kg or more, an adjacent empty comfort seat is mandatory for aircraft balance. This seat costs extra and is not included in the standard flight price. On private 5-minute flights, the mandatory comfort seat costs 50% of the regular tour price; amounts for other flights are not specified.
• On private 5-minute flights, a combined passenger weight above 450 kg requires pilot approval.
• This activity is not wheelchair- or stroller-accessible.
• The private 5-minute flight is not recommended during pregnancy, for people with disabilities, or for people with serious medical conditions.
• On private 5-minute flights, you may be refused service without a refund if you appear intoxicated.
• Flight paths and journey times may vary with flying conditions and air traffic control.
• Arrive 15 minutes before your scheduled departure. Late arrivals and no-shows are not refunded.